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Swim School 'Makes A Splash' In Bergen County

Big Blue Swim School, a fast-growing swim school franchise, has opened a new location in Paramus.

Big Blue Swim School, offering lessons for children ages 3 months and up, has opened a new location in Paramus.
Big Blue Swim School, offering lessons for children ages 3 months and up, has opened a new location in Paramus. (Big Blue Swim School)

PARAMUS, NJ – A premier swim school franchise is making a splash in Paramus, as it welcomed swimmers to its new facility last week at the Paramus Crossroads Shopping Center, the company said.

Big Blue Swim School Paramus will offer weekly, year-round swim lessons for children, ages 3 months and up, that are led by professional instructors.

With 90-degree, ultra-clean water; a comfortable viewing area; private changing rooms; floors with antimicrobial protection; and free Wi-Fi, the swim school "promotes a lifelong love of swimming," co-owner Chris Burden said.

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“We are thrilled to bring Big Blue Swim School to this community,” said Burden, who owns the school with his wife Penelope Clark. “The approach to teaching isn’t just about swimming and water safety, but also about instilling confidence in each child as they progress.”

Big Blue founder and President Chris DeJong welcomed everyone in the Bergen County area to the new location.

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“With each new pool opening," DeJong said, "we see a great opportunity to spread our love for swimming and our knowledge of water safety.”

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